Sandbox III: Revenge of the Sandbox

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Special Containment Procedures: All comments on SCP-XXXX-01 videos are to be logged in Foundation database XXXX-K-47. IP addresses of commentariat are to be logged in a similar fashion, with internet activities remotely monitored for indicators of potential SCP-XXXX-02 infection. As of 18/09/2021, the above measures are to apply to all viewers of SCP-XXXX-01 content.

Upon location by Foundation web-crawlers, instances of SCP-XXXX-01 are to be taken down by the use of multiple YouTube DCMA requests.

Any monitored civilians found to exhibit more than 40% of at-risk behaviors for SCP-XXXX-02 infection are to have internet service to their residence cut off. If questioned, Foundation personnel, masquerading as ISP employees, are to make vague claims of "piracy complaints" as a reason for the cessation of internet access. Personnel are to discourage attempts to remedy the situation by providing unhelpful information, putting on hold, and repeatedly re-asking questions.

Description: SCP-XXXX-01 is an account on the popular video-sharing website YouTube, entitled "shadowhands"1. Attempts to remove SCP-XXXX-01 via via DMCA requests have been only temporarily successful, with complete video content typically being re-uploaded within 12 hours. Since its inception in 2013, SCP-XXXX-01 has accumulated a following of more than 750,000 subscribers.

Of the videos posted on SCP-XXXX-012, all but three are music compilations of ambient, instrumental hip-hop, and vaporwave genres3, set over lightly-distorted still images of unknown films and animated programs. Viewers of SCP-XXXX-01 will identify the background image as belonging to a television program that was of great importance to them during their childhood4. In isolation, neither backgrounds nor audio tracks on SCP-XXXX-01 videos appear to have any anomalous properties.

SCP-XXXX-02-A is the collective designation a species of humanoid entities capable of manipulating and feeding on human emotions. The process of feeding is unclear, but instances appear drawn to feelings of isolation, shame, and nostalgia.

SCP-XXXX-02-A instances are predominantly attracted to individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 who exhibit low degrees of socialization and human interaction (hereafter SCP-XXXX-02-B)5, who have repeatedly viewed or commented on an instance of SCP-XXXX-016. SCP-XXXX-02-B instances do not appear to be able to conceptually distinguish between XXXX-01 and XXXX-02-A.

Instances of SCP-XXXX-02-A are highly variable in appearance, ranging from passably human to barely humanoid. Most instances have at least one notable physical abnormality7.

All recorded SCP-XXXX-02-A instances wear masks or other facial, obscuring its face above the mouth. Masks are typically fashioned from silicon or burlap, curving to a point just above the mouth. Approximately 85% of instances will have crude approximations of human facial features scrawled over the masks. Beneath the mask, all SCP-XXXX-02-B instances lack facial features, except for a crude mouth which generally appears to have been cut or carved.

Despite their abnormal appearances, individuals not already aware of their anomalous nature will discount the unusual appearance of SCP-XXXX-02-A instances, and will frequently find it difficult to recollect interactions with an instance beyond generalities.

SCP-XXXX-02-A instances are entirely mute. Despite being incapable of vocalization, instances of SCP-XXXX-02-A make their desires and wishes known to XXXX-02-B instances through the use of empathic telepathy. SCP-XXXX-02-B instances describe the wishes of XXXX-02-A as admonitions to relax, "let go," and provide emotional comfort to -A instances

Typically, a single instance of SCP-XXXX-02-A will feed on a human, although cases of up to three instances feeding simultaneously have been observed (see Incident Log XXXX-049-R). Attempts to physically separate bonded instances of SCP-XXXX-02-A and -B will elicit negative reactions up to and including physical violence.

As exposure to SCP-XXXX-02-A continues, XXXX-02-B instances will become increasingly apathetic, shunning any non-XXXX-02-A interaction or activities. Surveillance of SCP-XXXX-02-B instances indicates XXXX-02-B spending hours on meandering one-sided conversations, presumably with the XXXX-02-A instance responding non-verbally. Typical subjects include recollections of childhood or young adulthood, feelings of worthlessness or self-loathing, isolation from peers or family, and gratitude for the presence of SCP-XXXX-01 and XXXX-02-A.

After an average of three weeks, SCP-XXXX-02-A instances will begin to periodically begin to scratch at XXXX-02-B instances. As time spent with SCP-XXXX-02-B continues, scratches will grow in intensity, eventually drawing blood and causing significant tr[REDACTED]e reason for this behavior is unknown.

Prolonged interactions between SCP-XXX-02-A and XXXX-02-B inevitably end with the expiration of the latter, with a mean time to death of two months. The most frequent causes of death include starvation, dehydration, an[REDACTED].

Following the expiration of SCP-XXXX-02-B, XXXX-02-A will dematerialize over a period of 15 minutes. The bodies of SCP-XXXX-02-B instances will similarly vanish 1-3 days following expiration.

Addendum XXXX-F-09:

The following represent comments between YouTube user MoTree8 and SCP-XXXX-02 via a compilation entitled "what's wrong with Me"

MoTree: It’s honestly very relaxing to be up, seeing the sun set and rise. No noise but my own thoughts and the music. I see the world, made for us, but totally empty and I feel calm. Like I could forget she existed. My responsibilities and pains float from me, and I almost feel free.

shadowhands: i know what it's like. everything and everyone just pulls from you. it's only when everything is still and silent that you can be yourself.

MoTree: Yes, absolutely. I remember her as a hole where she used to be. Just like all the choices I never made. Just holes. I just want my life to be full. But the music helps me cope with how it's not.

shadowhands: they all pull from you. little pieces. but it doesn't need to be that way. feel the music around you. let the music fill the holes.

MoTree: Yes. I can't find anything on [somename], but their track "somethingorother" makes it hurt, but in a good way.

Description: SCP-XXXX-J the collective designation for an e-mail chain on an indeterminate topic, with the subject line "FWD: RE: Rate Increases". It has continuously circulated through the Foundation intranet, FoundationNET, since the mid 1980's, and has received 47,382 replies. No single e-mail in isolation is considered to be anomalous; it is only when taken in its entirety that SCP-XXXX-J attains its anomalous effects. To date, no single query that has been posed in SCP-XXXX-J has been successfully answered, each leading to further inquiries and references to previous emails in the chain. It has been speculated that SCP-XXXX-J has a mildly compulsive effect to both respond to the email, and to include others in it as well.

Requests for follow-up on previous emails (previous addressee still alive)

11.1%

Requests for "departmental person"

6.5%

Inquiries about why sender was not included in previous e-mails

6.2%

Requests for context found in previous emails

5%

Inquiries about Foundation financial regulations (obsolete)

4.1%

Non-anomalous memes (Other)

2.5%

Other

2.3%

Non-anomalous memes (Minions)

1.1%

On 09/01/2009, Foundation somnogenetics specialist Dr. A.P. DeLeon accidentally included an instance of SCP-███ into SCP-XXXX-J, leading to the inadvertent propagation of a powerful memetic anomaly that spre[REDCATED]zards throughout the Indian sub-continent.

After years of analysis, Foundation researchers have determined that the original email was an inquiry about internal billing for shipping between sites classified as "non-visual"9. The entirety of the message is seen below.

Per the earlier telephone conversation regarding your fax to Site 383 (auxiliary containment to Non-Visual Site 712), I wanted to clarify what the internal reimbursement rates for the shipping of potentially anomalous visual media was, starting in October. I was under the impression that the rate was scheduled to increase to 1.25 x normal rate of pay for potentially anomalous material, and 2 x for Safe or otherwise Anomalous materials. However, having spoken with Dr. Quinby, it sounds as though this might only be the case for shipments done in the pay period before the change in October, but not afterwards, as, from what I understand, we'll be transitioning to the pneumatic system then.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we use Standard Time Evaluation Sheets for these, rather than AGUF's. Let me know.

Best,
Dr. Derrick Davison
Foundation Researcher, Site 414

"Not all those who wander are lost" - J.R.R. Tolkein

Attempts to decipher the original conversation alluded to in Attachment XXX-489-G-314 have proven fruitless, as the last surviving participant, Dr. Ali Kamelov, died in 2006, a full decade before SCP-XXX-J's classification.

Conspectus
Thirsting only for gold and wealth, the Dragon in Air is a sapient expression of relationships between air currents. In three-dimensional space, it manifests as a large tornado, which has existed since at least 1919. So consuming is its desire for ornamentation, that it takes no heed of life nor law11. Those few who have successfully pilfered the Dragon's riches have found themselves relentless pursued by the creature's agents.

Within the Dragon, a large colony of meadowlarks have residence within the air currents the Dragon effects, serving as the watchers of its vast horde in exchange for a base of operations. More recently, a Wanderer, attempting to subdue the yellow servitors of the Dragon in Air, introduced a large number of spiders to destroy them. Others, seeking to restore balance and sooth the Dragon's temper, introduced yet further creatures to its lair. And so on. Today a complex but tenuous equilibrium exists between the factions of beast within the Dragon.

Although some Wanderers claim to have made contact, or even struck bargains, with the Dragon, their assertions are, at best, questionable.

Illustration

The Dragon in Air c. 1926. The two funnels emerging from its sides are believed to have been attempts to plunder more reflective objects and riches for its hoard.

Knowledge

Traits:
The most readily apparent aspect of the Dragon in Air is the large tornado that surrounds it at all times. However, this tornado is merely an outer "shell" manifesting in three-dimensional space; the Dragon itself an entity is a particular relationship between pockets of air. The Dragon is rarely observed without large storm clouds in its vicinity. Whether it is drawn to the clouds, or draws them to itself is unclear.

Within the tornado of the Dragon in Air is contained its vast horde. The exact value of these objects is unknown, but there are those Wanderers who place it between 1.15 and 2.81 standard hoards. The sheer tonnage of its riches are far beyond what a tornado of the size generated by the Dragon should be able to carry.

Nature:
The Dragon in Air has, so long as has been observed, sought only treasure. It cares not for life nor property, and frequently descends upon towns and cities wherein are found many people, leading to countless deaths. The interest of the Dragon is entirely in objects which are reflective, colorful, or shiny; a gold statue holds as much value as a neon bar sign, so far as the beast is concerned. The means by which the Dragon senses concentrations of these objects is not clear. Once, however, its appetite for plunder has been whetted, the Dragon cannot be diverted from its path.

After the Dragon has obtained new riches, it will retreat to an uninhabited region and not move until all new materials unfit for its hoard have been removed. Due to the indiscriminate nature of the Dragon's destruction, these interludes may last upwards of a decade.

The means by which the Dragon achieved whatever degree of sapience it possesses (see: Doubt) is unclear.

The Dragon in Air also plays host to an estimated ten thousand meadowlarks. Despite the high winds, which would be expected to endlessly dash the birds, the meadowlarks exist in perfect contentment within the Dragon, where no predators dare follow them. In exchange for space in which to raise their young free from predation, the birds remove from the Dragon all its spoils which are neither shiny nor reflective.

Experts in ampelionurgy12 note only a small subset of the meadowlark population is capable of entry into the Dragon. Our ampelionurgic13 brethren have found that this subset sings a distinctive song unlike that of other meadowlarks. They are hard at work learning this new song, in the hopes of closer investigation into the Dragon.

With the introduction of the predatory vermin (see: History) into the Dragon's environs, the population of meadowlarks declined drastically. In an attempt to dislodge these invaders, the Dragon began a more and more frenetic pace, moving its tornado through densely-populated

History & Associated Parties:
The origins of the Dragon in Air are unknown.

5. Additional risk factors include: living alone, use of computers and/or smartphones in excess of 9 hours a day, display of 4 of the 9 DSM-V criteria for depression for longer than one month, un- or underemployment, and geographic dislocation from family and friends.

6. Repeated exposure to SCP-XXXX-01 videos leads to an increase in the likelihood of contact with SCP-XXXX-02-A instances, as well as subsequent XXXX-02-B status. 98% of SCP-XXXX-02-B instances have viewed a video XXX-01 at least thirty times prior to interaction with XXXX-02-A, while 90% have commented on a SCP-XXXX-01 video at least once.

9. The "non-visual" prefix for sites was retired in 1993, consolidated into the general "containment" classification.

10. This is ridiculous; Gǎ-Oh is an Iriquios wind deity. Even going beyond the grossness of misidentifying a creature as a member of a First Nation pantheon "because America," the Dragon isn't even in the same time zone as the Iriquois. Someone remove this title, please. I can't edit this entry for some reason.

17. However, physical analysis of SCP-XXXX instances has shown that they are not original material, but rather re-labeled existing works from other, extant, artists

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: A 30 km x 30 km area surrounding SCP-XXXX is to be closed off to the public under the guise of a Texan elk reserve. Within the area, there are to be seven separate open-top containers, each holding 500,000 glass beads. These containers are to be refilled every six months.

Surveillance cameras are to be placed at .25 km intervals around the edge of the fence to monitor the activity of SCP-XXXX-01. If feasible, instances of SCP-XXXX-01 that have moved outside of the enclosure are to be captured and affixed with radio transmission tags to allow for tracking. Captured SCP-XXXX-01 instances are to be presented with a colored glass bead upon release.

Every three days, a container holding 10,000 mature Steinernema paraxenos14 is to be placed within 1 km of SCP-XXXX. The container is to be fit with a GPS tracking device to allow for easy retrieval in the event of displacement.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a tornado that has been active in rural areas of south-western Nebraska, northern Oklahoma, and north-western Texas since 1928 and presently stands 45 km from Pollensbee, OK. SCP-XXXX is distinguishable from non-anomalous tornadoes due to the high density of debris, particularly colored Christmas lights, jewelry, and reflective surfaces visible on the exterior of the funnel.

The mass of clouds from which SCP-XXXX extends is variable in size, generally covering an area between .13 and .78 km2, while the funnel of SCP-XXXX averages roughly 120 m in diameter. The wind speeds of SCP-XXXX vary in response to external stimuli, with an average speed of 140 km/h. However, speeds of up to 300 km/h have been recorded.

SCP-XXXX-01 is the collective designation given to the colony of an estimated 8500 Sturnella neglecta15 that live within SCP-XXXX. When inside of SCP-XXXX, instances of SCP-XXXX-01 are not visible. Individual specimens from SCP-XXXX-01 are not affected by the high wind speeds of SCP-XXXX, and are able to exit SCP-XXXX at will; this effect appears to be transmitted to descendants of SCP-XXXX-01 instances, even those bred in captivity. Typically, instances of SCP-XXXX-01 will exit SCP-XXXX carrying non-reflective objects that have been taken by SCP-XXXX, such as twigs, pieces of houses, or garbage.

Prior to re-entering SCP-XXXX, instances of SCP-XXXX-01 will attempt to obtain a small, reflective object, typically a bead or piece of glass. SCP-XXXX-01 instances have been tracked traveling as far as 200 km in search of an object, and will refuse to approach SCP-XXXX without one.

Captured individuals from SCP-XXXX-01 do not appear to have any anomalous qualities outside of their relationship with SCP-XXXX.

Prior to the accidental introduction of SCP-XXXX-01 in 1957, SCP-XXXX would move through towns and settlements, with the funnel apparently seeking out jewelry stores and homes with high concentrations of mirrors, gold, and iridescent objects, resulting in ███ civilian causalities and over $██,███,███ in property damages, adjusted for inflation. Because SCP-XXXX appeared to primarily target richer homes, folk tales of a "robbing tornado" became spread throughout the region in the 1930s, despite Foundation efforts.

An instance of SCP-XXXX-01, contained in Outdoor Aviary 37.

SCP-XXXX-02 is the collective designation for the estimated 450 instances of Theraphosa blondi16 active within SCP-XXXX. Instances of SCP-XXXX-02 are apparently highly skilled at hunting instances of SCP-XXXX-01, even within a tornadic environment. Between their introduction in 1979 and 1983, when effective countermeasures began to be enacted against SCP-XXXX-02, the population of SCP-XXXX-01 dropped from an estimated 13,000 to approximately 500.

As a result of this decrease in SCP-XXX-01, SCP-XXXX began once more seeking areas containing high concentrations of desirable materials on 8/17/1982. This seeking behavior resulted in ██ additional deaths and the complete destruction of the town of New Florence, NE. As a result, SCP-XXXX was upgraded to Keter.

On 12/14/1982, Foundation researchers began experimenting with spider population control through the use of genetically modified nematodes, a common parasitoid of tarantulas. Within five weeks, instances of SCP-XXXX-01 began making more frequent excursions from SCP-XXXX, indicating a lower incidence of predation by SCP-XXXX-02. Within seven weeks of the introduction of the parasitoid, SCP-XXXX was re-classified as Euclid.

Due to the unlikelihood of accidental introduction of Theraphosa blondi into SCP-XXXX, the creation of SCP-XXXX-02 was investigated as a potential act of sabotage. Later reports by MTF Sigma-3 ("The Bibliographers") indicated that the Serpents Hand faction identified as "The Ascendant" created SCP-XXXX-02 in an attempt [REDACTED] thaumatological "death curse." Despite this, the population of SCP-XXXX-02 has yet to be fully eradicated.

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be housed in a standardized human containment cell. Prior to housing, the floor and walls of the cell are to be coated with Standard Organic Compound X-45 to ensure the continued well-being of interviewers and containment personnel. After a period of two weeks, SCP-XXXX is to moved to a new cell.

Under no circumstances is SCP-XXXX to be allowed contact with SCP-2443.

Description: SCP-XXXX is the designation for 83 kg of largely organic matter that is alleged to have formerly comprised the SCP-2443 instance known as "Jacob Rhett Deloach." The chemical composition and structure of SCP-XXXX is highly variable, with SCP-XXXX typically taking the form of an undifferentiated, irregular mass.

SCP-XXXX exhibits a mild corrosive effect on surfaces it touches. Similarly, the air surrounding SCP-XXXX contains a higher-than-normal concentration of organic compounds, with the concentration increasing with contact with SCP-XXXX. Following the results of Experiment-XXXX-38-m, Foundation researchers have theorized that SCP-XXXX effects these reactions through a process of diffusion and exchange, with atoms and molecules moving into and out of SCP-XXXX at a highly accelerated rate. SCP-XXXX does not appear to be able to control the process of change, with drastic structural changes occurring every 45 minutes on average.

SCP-XXXX does not appear to suffer ill effects from the incorporation of typically poisonous materials such as arsenic. Because of the tendency for SCP-XXXX to diffuse component atoms into the surrounding air, Foundation researchers are advised to avoid allowing SCP-xxxx contact with hazardous materials. See Incident Report-XXXX-05-g and Post-Mortem Toxicology Report-XXXX-67-C for more information.

While SCP-XXXX has stated that, in principle, it can take "any shape [it wants]," the only distinctive form it has been consistently observed taking has been that of a Caucasian male. The extent to which SCP-XXXX is capable of consciously controlling its form is unclear. Although it maintains that it is "master of [its] own way now," SCP-XXXX has repeatedly changed shape, apparently involuntarily, in the middle of interviews, feedings, and other activities.

SCP-XXXX is capable of vocalization only in forms that contain some manner of larynx and vocal cords. As such, periods during which interviews are possible are highly limited.

Addendum:

Interview excerpt XXXX-q-13Date: 12/27/1987

<note: excerpt begins at 4:15. For a full copy of the interview, consult interview transcript XXXX-r-47>

Dr. Friedman: So you decided to get out?SCP-XXXX: Escape, yes. There was nothing, nowhere to go, no room to move or grow.. Everything was already just there, laid out like. It was too much. It was as though I wasn't a person, I was just a block.Dr. Friedman: How did you remove yourself from SCP-2443?SCP-XXXX: From us, you mean? From them? I just got out. They were all sleeping and I just pulled myself out. It was easy, but I had never tried it before. It took me a few months to even work up the courage.Dr. Friedman: What happened then?SCP-XXXX: Well, sir, it's not that simple. Once you're out, you're not out.Dr. Friedman: How do you mean?SCP-XXXX: You can't get rid of the shape they give you. At home, everyone fit together. After all those years, you can't just change. Even when you try to stand up straight, to talk normal, think normal, you can't. Not unless you think about it constantly. Otherwise you just go back into the same position. [SCP-XXXX bends hand, indicating a roughly 65° angle]. It worked at home, but here in the real world, you can't do it.Dr. Friedman: Do what?SCP-XXXX: Live proper. Not like that. You ever try to start a conversation and your body starts to curl into a knot?Dr. Friedman: I can't say that I have.SCP-XXXX: Well, it's no good, I can tell you. Can't be home, too stifling. Can't be outside, 'cause your body refuses to behave.Dr. Friedman: Was this how you came to your present state?SCP-XXXX: It was maybe my fifth job when it happened, I think? You can't hold anything down because you look like one of the circus freaks, and you don't even know how to act around people that ain't kin? It's a terrible thing. I was mad. Mad at myself, at my family, at the world. Wondering why I couldn't change. Why I had to just go back to useless things and shapes.
I was fixing to do something terrible; wasn't sure what. Back then, I used to, uh, I used to pick at myself. A lot. Until I would bleed. So I was picking at myself, feeling all that anger, all that frustration. Worked myself up, feeling fire inside of me. Then it happened.Dr. Friedman: What happened?SCP-XXXX: I started to change. First, it was the little bits of skin. They became soft, like dough. Then everything started to change. I could feel it. I could change however I wanted now. I could be my own man finally. I almost cried, but the tears were this orange sticky thing.Dr. Friedman: So you're content with your current condition?SCP-XXXX: Of course I am! I can be anything I want now! No more being stuck in old, dead ways. I don't need all of them to hold me down, I am just me and I c-Note: At this point, SCP-XXXX transformed into a large puddle of organic sludge. Due to the lack of vocal organs in this form of SCP-XXXX, the interview was terminated. When questioned later, SCP-XXXX claimed that the transformation had been "entirely [its] own choice."

Have him be unable to remember anything about the family or their traditions or summat

Special Containment Procedures: Primary source materials designated as SCP-XXXX are to be held in a secure storage locker at Site 587. Foundation researchers may utilize SCP-3000 documents for purposes of research only with the express permission of at least one on-site and three off-site personnel.

Special Containment Procedures: As of 09/03/20██, instances of SCP-XXXX-A are no longer anomalous, while instances of SCP-XXXX-B are no longer extant. As a precautionary measure, Foundation bots are to search the internet for terms related to SCP-XXXX. Any information regarding SCP-XXXX is to be taken down under the guise of a DMCA request. Members of MTF Theta-19 ("Record Lickers") are to search garage, record, and estate sales in the Georgia counties of Fulton, Clay, DeKalb, Pollensbee, and Douglass for uncontained instances of SCP-XXXX for purposes of cataloging.

Description: SCP-XXXX constitute the albums and EPs (designated SCP-XXXX-01 through -27) by fictitious funk and soul musician Daryl "Sugar" Stevens. Instances will appear as records at garage sales, music stores, and estate sales in the metro Atlanta area, and have appeared in the form of vinyl records, cassette tapes, 8-track tapes, and compact discs. All instances of SCP-XXXX featuring labeling and packaging, usually hand-made, designating the work as that of Stevens17. Security footage from ███ █' █████, an Atlanta-area record shop, indicates that instances of SCP-XXXX-A were not placed or otherwise handled by any individual prior to discovery.

When played, instances of SCP-XXXX-A do not produce any sound other than a low-quality recording of background noise. However, prior to Incident XXXX-R-87-j, instances of SCP-XXXX-A would, if played in the presence of an audience, cause listeners to assess the music positively, describing it as "earthy," "primal," and "pained." Listeners would attempt to induce friends and family to listen to instances of SCP-XXXX-A, although this effect does not appear to be anomalous in nature.

Prior to Incident XXXX-R-87-j, listeners would, after a period of 3-8 days following direct exposure to SCP-XXXX-A, become instances of SCP-XXXX-B. Instances of SCP-XXXX-B would all have vivid memories of interacting with Daryl "Sugar" Stevens, a janitor and aspiring soul musician. Recollections of interacting with Mr. Stevens will frequently include references to his unusual appearance, dress, and speech, lack of education, and dramatic live shows.

Although recollections of Stevens' actions vary significantly between instances of SCP-XXXX-B, Stevens is consistently described as an overweight African-American male between the ages of 30 and 55. Instances describe Stevens' personality as "excitable" and "enthusiastic," while descriptions of actions undertaken by Stevens suggest symptoms of bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia.

Special Containment Procedures: Foundation personnel are to establish a perimeter, twenty kilometers distant from the furthest known extent of [PNG territory. Any individual attempting to leave the territory without prior approval is to be detained and debriefed before being turned back. Individuals attempting to enter the perimeter are similarly to be detained and turned back, with a cover story given of the area being a preserve for the endangered [something.

As of November 7th, 1987, Foundation personnel may enter the territory of the [PNG tribe at times approved by elders of the [PNG community in order to catalog goods effected by performance of SCP-XXXX. Although cataloging is to be as thorough as possible, under no circumstances are Foundation personnel to attempt to remove any artifact, whether anomalous or non-anomalous, from the territory of [PNG.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a series of religious rituals carried out by the [PNG tribe of [PNG state, centered around a divine being known as "Ofaotree." Practices associated with SCP-XXXX include the application of a black tar-like substance to , apparent pantomimes of office work, and a yearly festival [more. Although similar to other "cargo cult" movements throughout the South Pacific islands, practice of SCP-xxxx by the [PNG tribe has proven to be efficacious, with an average of 15 tons of various goods materializing each year.

He comes from Where-Is-Not.

We have never seen him except in dreams. There, he can take all sorts of forms. He has spoken as flocks of birds or the roots of trees.

Once, we were a poor people, who only looked to the sky and the old gods for help. Sometimes they would see our weakness and take pity on us. They would give us a good hunt or a good harvest season.

Then men who look like your friends came, usually with nets or guns. Sometimes they took animals. Other times, people. Then more of your friends came. First they looked like you, then they came to us as our friends and family. They told us that if we worshiped the god of your people, then we would become strong. But even when we were weak, we could smell [dogshit. Still, many

Don't think that you and your guns are what keep us here, little boy. We stay because Ofaotree wishes us to. And we respect Ofaotree, because he is strong and he makes us strong.

He has spoken in dreams to me and to others. There will come a time when he comes from What-Is-Not to our land. He will come to your places and make you recognize him. He will be your leader. And then, when he says so, we will leave this place, and the whole world will know our strength.

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXX is to be surrounded at all times by a five meter sheet-metal fence. From 5:00-19:00 local time, a group of four or more Foundation personnel, posing as a construction crew, are to enter the containment area for SCP-XXX. Any questions of construction are to [answered with referrals to bureaucratic entanglement. At least once a day, two agents must enter the enclosure of SCP-XXXX and search for new instances of SCP-XXXX-01

An area of 5 m around SCP-XXXX is to be kept under remote surveillance from the hours of 19:00-5:00. Any civilians attempting to enter the enclosure of SCP-XXXX are to be removed from the vicinity and dosed with a Class-C amnesic.

SCP-XXXX is to be fitted with a waterproof covering, secured around the edges of the structure. The top of the covering is to be printed with a an overhead view of an active construction site of the same dimensions as SCP-XXXX.

Description: SCP-XXXX is the collective designation for three two-story structures in Beijing, composed of the debris of a luxury hotel. The structures occupy half a city block, roughly 600 m^2. There are three separate alleyways formed by gaps between the structures, varying in width from 1 to 2.5 meters.

On 05/08/1996, an area of historical residence dating back to the early Ming period in Beijing was razed by SCP-XXXX. Four days later, construction on a luxury hotel in

On 7/16/1997,

Addendum: [Optional additional paragraphs]

Tale about an object that no one wants to deal with (lots of paper work) being shunted between departments

AWCY? Object that is a pre-existing object "recontextualized" as art. Found art, basically.

SCP responsible for the Aral Sea

The town reader controls the reality of the people.

The Buddha Machine as an SCP. Used for relaxation?

A memetic murder ballad

"I heard him speak in a voice like a leopard. He wore the finest clothes, but I could not see him. From every part of him poured plumes of silky smoke."

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1549 is to be contained in a Standard Human Containment Cell outfitted with automated cleaning and food delivery functions. Subject is to be provided with five books written in Urdu, rotated out upon request. In addition, subject is to be allowed access to a copy of the Qur'an, printed in Arabic with Urdu translations and a standard prayer mat. The cell is to be inscribed with an arrow pointing toward Mecca. A D-Class personnel (designated D-1549) is to be kept in an adjacent cell. At all times, D-1549 is to be kept within 25 m of SCP-1549. However, SCP-1549 and D-1549 are not to come into contact. A second D-Class personnel, designated D-1549-1 is to be kept in a cell adjacent to that of D-1549. The containment cell for SCP-1549 is to be located a minimum of 60 m from any Foundation personnel. No sentient or emotion-based SCPs are to be transported within 30 m of the cell of SCP-1549. Following Incident 1549-17e, SCP-1549 is to receive 1520 25 mg of anti-psychotic medication daily, taken orally.

Description: SCP-1549 is a Pakistani female, approximately 30 years of age, notable for the ability to "project" emotions via unknown means. The subject will imprint emotions on the nearest conscious human (designated SCP-1549-01), overriding the prior emotional state of SCP-1549-01. The effect lasts only as long as SCP-1549-01 is the nearest conscious human to SCP-1549. In order to prevent possible empathetic complications for Foundation personnel, a D-class, designated D-1549, is to be the closest individual to the subject at all times. A secondary individual, D-1549-1, is to be the second-closest to prevent potential researcher contamination in the event of the death of D-1549. Testing and interviews are to take place via video connection. The anomalous effects of SCP-1549 are not inherently harmful. However, with the deteriorating psychological state of the subject, most recently manifested in paranoid schizophrenia, medium- and long-term exposure is considered highly inadvisable.

SCP-1549 does not display any affective response to stimuli. However, disposition of SCP-1549-01 is sympathetic with the situation of the subject, regardless of SCP-1549-01's awareness of the subject. Researcher Erickson has theorized that SCP-1549-01 feels the emotions of the subject by proxy. Further testing is ongoing.

SCP-1549 was originally located by Foundation personnel in a containment facility in ████████, Afghanistan operated by the Office for the Recovery of Islamic Artifacts (ORIA). Subject was later seized by the Foundation following a successful raid on ██/██/19██. In order to prevent possible complications in the mission, Foundation personnel tranquilized SCP-1549 upon confirmed visual contact. All information relevant to the subject was destroyed by ORIA personnel during the raid. Despite the lack of obvious anomalous traits, subject was brought in for interrogation as per Foundation regulations.

Subject: SCP-1549Interviewer: Dr. BajarObserving: Dr. KattauraDr. Bajar enters containment containment area. SCP-1549 is seated at the table. Dr. Bajar takes a seat across from subject.Dr. Bajar: [in English] Hello, do you speak English? [in Urdu] Do you speak Urdu?SCP-1549: Yes, I speak Urdu.Dr. Bajar: Very good. Um… would you like a juice? Or maybe a cookie?SCP-1549: No, thank you.Dr. Bajar: What a polite little girl! Now, we took you from a place. Do you know when you got there?SCP-1549: They took me from my home a few weeks ago. They said if I didn't come, they'd hurt my mother and father.Dr. Bajar: I- Oh god…. W-why would they….Dr. Bajar begins to cryDr. Kattaura: Dr. Bajar, are you alright?Dr. Bajar wipes eyesDr. Bajar: I… yes. I'm okay. I-it's just why w-Dr. Kattaura: Then please continue with the interview.At this time, the door to the interview facility is locked, following standard AOI procedures.Dr. Bajar: R-right. Okay…. Do you know why they took you there?SCP-1549: They said it was because of how my head is. What I feel.Dr. Bajar: So tell me, what do you feel?SCP-1549: Where are [indistinct]?Dr. Bajar: Now… uh, please. Answer the question. Answer the question and we can both….SCP-1549: I guess a feeling's where someone acts a certain way. Different from how they normally act.Dr. Bajar: Riiight. And do you have feelings?SCP-1549: No. I always act the way I act.Dr. Bajar: So that's your thing? You don't feel? Wonder if she's like…Dr. Bajar slams his fist on the table. Subject flinches.SCP-1549: Why did you do that?Dr. Bajar: To test your… you know what? None of your business.SCP-1549: Alright.Dr. Bajar: Don't have to be such a bitch about it. And since you asked, no. You can't leave. Not now, not ever.SCP-1549: What?Dr. Bajar: We… uh, we're keeping you here. You're too valuable as a research sub-Dr. Bajar stands and moves towards the door of the interview facility.Dr. Bajar: I- alright, I'm done. Interview over, let me out. I asked her. Now we know. Open the fucking door!Dr. Kattaura: I'm sorry, Karam, but the way you're acting… What if it's an effect? What if you're contagious?Dr. Bajar bangs on the door for several seconds.SCP-1549: What about my parents?Dr. Bajar: [to self] No no no no no no. This isn't happening. Kattaura, let me out of here! This isn't fucking happening! You! [turning to SCP-1549] You did this to me! You god-damned bitch!Dr. Bajar attacks SCP-1549, attempting to stab it to death with pen.Dr. Kattaura: What are y- [in English] Security? Security! Get in there now!<End Log>

Dr. Bajar was shot three times by Foundation security in the ensuing altercation, and remained in a coma for two days at the Foundation hospital at Site ██. Following further research on SCP-1549 and its effects on SCP-1549-01, Dr. Bajar was awarded the Foundation Cross for selfless aid in furthering the understanding of an SCP object. Following review of the interview log, Dr. Bajar was stripped of the Foundation Cross and demoted to Level 1 security clearance for disclosing classified information to an anomalous object and counterproductive infliction of distress on an SCP object.

On ██/██/20██, D-1549 (D-488831) began refusing food. When asked, the subject stated that Foundation personnel were "trying to poison me." Despite reassurances that no such plans were currently being enacted, the subject continued to refuse food, necessitating force-feeding procedures. When security personnel entered D-1549's holding area, the subject became violent, attempting to attack. Security forces successfully restrained the subject and enacted force-feeding procedures. Afterwards, SCP-1549 was interviewed by Dr. Jahangir via a two-way video feed.

Interview Log 1549-17f ██/██/20██, translated from Urdu

Dr. Jahangir: Now, SCP-1549, do you think we are going to kill you?SCP-1549: No. But you are trying to keep me from my mission.Dr. Jahangir: What mission? Is it something important?SCP-1549: Every day, I hear them. A thousand angels of Allah, all of His light and His fury. They tell me my destiny. To cleanse this wicked place. On the back of the seven-headed lion of the Prophets, I will destroy this cell and make free this world. But you would stop me. Try to keep me locked up, away from Allah and His creations, locked up in here to rot. You cannot stop the co-Dr. Jahangir: I think we're done here.<End Log>

Following Incident 1549-17e, the access of SCP-1549 to religious reading and paraphernalia was revoked. Psychological analysis of SCP-1549 and D-1549 was authorized.

Analysis has been difficult, but the combined symptoms of the girl and D-1549 appear to correspond with paranoid schizophrenia. Suggest cooperative therapy between SCP-1549 and D-1549 in order to bring issues to light. In addition, weekly outdoor walks couldn't hurt. She's been living in that box since she was ██ years old. - Dr. WillisRequest for limited therapy granted; no contact is to take place between SCP-1549 and D-1549 at any time. Simultaneous therapy sessions by separate doctors is allowed. Request for time outdoors is denied. - O5-█

Researcher Note 1549-23f

Attempts at therapy have been fruitless. She can't talk about how she feels because she can't feel. Trying to work with the D's is just as pointless. They don't know why they feel threatened or angry or whatever, and any progress is rendered moot by her broadcasting abilities. Recommending the immediate discontinuation of therapy sessions. Instead, requesting that SCP-1549 be dosed with anti-psychotic medications. It should keep most of the positive symptoms (delusions and paranoia) in check. - Dr. Johnston.Request granted. - O5-██

Researcher Notes 1549-38w

The lower doses have stopped working; it seems like she's building a tolerance to them. We can't keep upping the dose indefinitely. We're almost to the point of giving her new drugs just to deal with the side effects of the anti-psychotics. I propose either putting her in a medically-induced coma, which will keep her from broadcasting, or attempting psychosurgery to prevent further psychological degradation. - Dr. EricksonApproval pending. - O5-█